Program will demonstrate skills
of self-directed learning, critical thinking, research, communication and
collaboration. Students will show
evidence of these skills by the development of innovative products and presentations
that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in relation to
students of similar age, experience or environment.Scope - Final Sequence

A Warm Welcome to our Kindergarten Class of 2014-15Classes begin on Monday, March 23rd
Please remember to bring your suppliesOther Important Dates/Deadlines:
April 6th Field Trip Permission Slip and $5 pizza $$ due *cash only* please
April 16th Field Trip

Plan for Educationally Gifted Students (PEGS)The Gifted and Talented program at Dumas ISD consists of a pullout classroom for grades K-6 and pre-AP and AP classes for Jr. High and High school.

Testing Procedures
Open testing for the PEGS program is administered in the fall of each school year for those students who are new to Dumas ISD and again in the spring for all others wishing to test. Kindergartners are tested in February of each year. The district uses 5 criteria for K-2 and 7 criteria for 3-6 grades. To qualify for the program, a student must have at least two scores in the 95% and one score in the 90%. Before any student may test we must have parent permision to test. You may find this form by following the testing forms link.

PEGS 1st-6th grade Nomination Window

February 10th - February 24th

All Nominations are due Tuesday, February 24th

Screening will be held the first 2 weeks of March on the student's home campus

Nomination forms may be accessed below or contact your campus secretary or the PEGS office